Description:

This is a book about the interactions among different ethnic groups against the backdrop of the wave of nationalism and nation-building efforts in the late Qing and early Republican era. The book takes off from an account of the rise and spread of nationalism during this period, and the author devotes much time to excavating, organizing and analyzing the participation of China’s vassal states in her nation-building efforts. The book tries to recount this historical process and major events, trace the development trajectory of nationalism from inception to maturity, and understand its impact on the Chinese society. The significance of this book consists in its showcasing the historical role and functions of the different ethnicities in China’s nation-building efforts in modern times.